News Release

Wednesday, February 1, 2017

Officer Involved in a Shooting in Olympic Division NRF004-17ma

**The following information is based on a
preliminary, ongoing investigation which continues to evolve as
investigators interview witnesses, review physical and electronic
records, and analyze forensic evidence. The Department's
understanding of the facts and circumstances of the incident may
change as additional evidence is collected and
analyzed**

Los Angeles: On January 15, 2017
about 12:25 a.m. Olympic Division officers responded to a radio
call in the 1800 block of South Kingsley Drive. The comments of the
call stated a male at the residence who suffers from schizophrenia
was armed with a knife and had vandalized the home. The person who
had called the police stated she was concerned for her
safety.

Officers at the location entered the residence and found Raul
Pioquinto in one of the bedrooms. The officers gave Pioquinto
commands which he did not follow. While armed with a knife and not
following the commands of the officers, Pioquinto moved toward the
officers. One of the officers fired a Less Lethal Bean Bag round,
striking him. Police Officer Steve Kim, Serial No. 40105 fired one
round from his handgun, missing Pioquinto.

Pioquinto was taken into custody and transported to a local
hospital for medical treatment. No officers were injured during the
incident. Pioquinto was booked for Assault with a Deadly Weapon on
a Police Officer.

This was the third officer-involved-shooting in 2017. In 2016 there
were 40 officer-involved-shootings.

LAPD's specialized Force Investigation Division is conducting a
thorough investigation of the officer-involved shooting which will
be presented to the Chief of Police and the Board of Police
Commissioners to determine whether the use of deadly force and
tactics employed by the officers complied with LAPD's policies and
procedures. The Los Angeles District Attorney's Office will also
review the evidence collected during the investigation to determine
whether any criminal laws were violated.

Anyone with additional information regarding this incident is urged
to call the LAPD at any of the following numbers:
• During business hours at (213) 486-5230;
• During non-business hours or on weekends at (877)-LAPD-24-7
(877-527-3247);
• Anonymously 24-hours a day to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS
(800-222-8477) or by texting "LAPD" and your tip to phone number
274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S); or
• Online at www.lapdonline.org and click on "Anonymous Web Tips.